What You Need to Buy in July

Just like last week when I was telling you about all the things I love right now we are keeping the thread going. Face Mask Fashion A Social Moms post about face mask fashion and finding a DIY hair mask that is right for your hair.  Slip Dresses, Maxi Skirts, & More I have a few days a week where all I want is to feel totally free in my clothes without any constrictions. Thanks, Coronavirus.  You totally have me wearing skirts and dresses again.  Gone are my cute shorts and tops from summers long gone by.  I want dresses in light fabrics, things with wide pockets, and no waistlines.  I want easy to throw on stuff that feels good against my body but also keeps me looking put together. Muscle Burns Fat (#mbf) I'm REALLY excited about the start of #mbf.  It's a fat-burning … [Read more...]

Fierce Summer Activewear

Summertime sweat sessions are some of my favorite times to workout. I love getting up before everyone else and getting a good workout in. The only problem is half the time I end up at the pool for the kids swim practice afterwards and I'm still in my summer activewear. I need some fierce summer activewear so to speak to keep my motivation high and to help me continue working out all summer long and look good while doing it. The Nike Free TR7 Cross Trainers offer both stability and flexibility both of which I need when I'm doing my routines. I love the summery blue hues with the yellow streaking through the sole and sides. Add in the lemon tank labeled 'fierce' that makes me feel lighting fast ( I can dream, right?) and I feel fresh and ready to tackle the most challenging work out my … [Read more...]

Fourth of July Fashion Finds

It's that time again. Time to break out the red, white and blue! The Fourth of July is coming up and fashion is all about seeing the stars and stripes for the long weekend.  No matter what your plans are there is certainly something you can wear this year. And if you are like me you can just take from your closet staples and build from there.  But who can resist those cute wedge sandals? This year my 'Fourth Finds' include: Fourth Finds 2017 by victoriamason featuring a  Lilybridal Topshop Mini Star Hoop Earrings/Gentle Monster Round Sunglasses/Red, White, Blue Off the Shoulder Dress/Women's Splendid Venice Stripe Off the Shoulder Top/Star Mela Myra Embroidered Tote/Solid Stripe The Diana Swimsuit/American Striped Watercolor Swimsuit/ lace front wigs/Skechers 'Turtledove' Red Wedge … [Read more...]

Summer Fun with Draper James

Memorial Day has come and gone but that only means that summer is just getting started.  For me, that means pool days, lots of beach time and a whole new collection of summer movies and shows to fall in love with for even more summer fun. One of my latest loves for summer fun is with Draper James.  The line created by Reese Witherspoon who can also recommend some serious beach reads as well as fun flicks and shows to soak up this season. Did you know that Draper James is available at Nordstrom now? Yes!!  It might take a bit for it to show up in stores everywhere but you can find it online. My favorite Draper James Picks for Summer Fun But even more important is that we travel often throughout the summer.  For me, that means picking up sweet and thoughtful hostess … [Read more...]

A Straw Bag for Summer

There's no denying that the straw bag is BIG when it comes to summer.  Whether you tote it to the beach or find a cute straw clutch; the straw bag is the bag for when summertime hits.  My latest straw bag has a story and one that makes me cherish it all the more. Not my latest straw bag but a cute one all the same. Last month my Mom visited and as she was getting ready to leave she handed me this butterfly straw bag.  I told her how cute I thought it was and she told me how she wanted me to have it.  It was the last birthday present my grandmother, her mother, had given her.  I knew instantly that I would keep it forever and use it with care. For every day I think the butterfly straw bag looks cute with a simple set of shorts and a tank.  Add a delicate pendant with a set of … [Read more...]

Bondi Lifestyle ‘Circus Circus’ Kaftan

When I first took at look at this Bondi Lifestyle kaftan I immediately thought, "Ah, summer." The sun has a golden quality to it now that makes me think of days gone by and of Jessica Pare' and her character Megan on 'Mad Men'.  The swirls of colors, beading at the scoop neckline and flowing fabric give off a retro vibe that is both glamorous and a touch of the late sixties. A wide-brimmed straw hat paired with dark sunglasses and simple sandals is all you need to hit the beach or lay by the pool and feel like Elizabeth Taylor herself. As the sun dipped lower in the sky I flung this kaftan on for an evening walk on the beach. I found this quote on a tag for the Bondi Lifestyle kaftan and fell in love with the images and style ideas it evoked. Birds of Paradise 'Circus … [Read more...]

Live Unlimited this Summer

It's not new that I haven't been my best this summer. That a break was totally needed for a variety of reasons.  When my friend, Christine from Boston Mamas, asked me if I wanted to participate in the Muscular Dystrophy Live Unlimited campaign this summer, I jumped on it. I needed to do something outside myself.  We all need to step back and find a way to help others and the idea that we should live unlimited appealed to me in a time where I felt very thwarted by own body.  A small inkling that is a drop in the bucket compared to what kids and adults living with MDA deal with daily.  So if wearing a #liveunlimited bracelet raises awareness for this cause and helps motivate me to think beyond my own problems, I will do it! TopShop Double Strap V-Back Camisole/J Crew Factory … [Read more...]

3 End of Summer Must-Haves

Guest post from Gladys at The Mother Overload. End of summer brings warm days and cooler nights which makes putting outfits together tons of fun. It also means that fall is fast approaching and layering will be my new best friend. Who's ready for fall? Skirt: Banana Republic $14.99 | Heels: Steve Madden Nude Pumps $99 | Blouse: Chambray (old) | Veil : prombee | Sunnies: Forever21 $5.90 Bright Skirts Love wearing bright airy skirts during the end of summer. It's sorta my farewell to summer and hello to fall. I paired this Banana Republic skirt with a long sleeve chambray and heels for a quick dinner date with mi amor. Oh and let me mention that this skirt was on sale a couple weeks ago for only $14.99 (over 80% off). Best find ever! Gingham Prints Gingham prints are my … [Read more...]

What to Wear: Fourth of July

It's the What to Wear: Fourth of July edition here at TMC.  I have loads of sundresses, denim shorts and off-the-shoulder tops already tucked away for our Fourth of July celebration with family.   Fourth Finds with Shopbop by victoriamason featuring Free People I purchased this white Moon River white lace sundress a month or so ago and I love it.  It reminds me of one my mother wore when I was little.  I can dress it up or down too.  I cannot go anywhere in the summer without denim shorts. Perfect for packing! So get to it! Share your loves for the Fourth and take advantage of Shopbop's 3-DAY SALE! (see details below) JADEtribe Samui Cosmetic Case/ Moon River Lace Dress/Free People Rock Denim Uptown Shorts/Amanda Uprichard Off Shoulder Flare Sleeve Top/Shashi … [Read more...]

Summer Gems with Garnet Hill

*Disclosure: TMC was not compensated for this post.  Products received are for review purposes only. Opinions are 100% my own.   A Rhode Island specialty: the clamcake Growing up in the southern part of Rhode Island meant a lot of things.  Summer was a golden time abundant with summer gems.  Pristine beaches punctuated with salty air that blew warm and damp after long frigid winters.  Everything tastes better in summertime, am I right? One of my favorite parts of summer in Rhode Island was and still is the crunchy on the outside doughy and soft on the inside: clamcake.  Fry up the white cornmeal mixture tossed with quahogs (that's a clam to you non-RI folks) and add a little bit of salt before noshing.  Bliss! To me, it is a bite of summer each and every time I eat one.  Now that I … [Read more...]